J-150 Residency Determination for Purposes of Admission and Tuition

For admission and fee purposes, any resident of Wisconsin at the beginning of any semester or session for which the person makes an application is a resident of Wisconsin. Additional statutory provisions are included in WTCS 10.03 and 10.04.

Wisconsin Residence

The applicant's intent to establish and maintain a permanent residence in Wisconsin is a determining factor in determining the state residence for the semester or session of the application.

In addition, the intent to maintain residence in Wisconsin may be demonstrated by the following:

• Filing of Wisconsin income tax returns.

• Eligibility to vote within the state.

• Motor vehicle registration in the state.

• Possession of a Wisconsin driver’s license.

• Place of employment.

• Self-support.

• Signed rental agreement.

College District Residence

In determining district residence for the semester or session of application, the applicant’s current address and a written declaration of intent to establish and maintain a permanent residence in the District are determining factors.

In addition, district residence before application may be demonstrated by the following:

• Most recently filed Wisconsin tax return.

• Motor vehicle registration.

• Driver’s license.

• Bank accounts.

• Voter registration.

• Signed rental agreement.

Wisconsin and College district residences may be established concurrently.

A residency determination may be appealed or changed, as determined by Procedure J-150.1 – Residency Determination Appeal and Change.